Airborne Memorial Bernheze

Text on the Memorial, at the Heeswijk Castle:

"1944-1994
On September 17, 1944, paratroopers of the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st US Airborne Division, landed here. Together with other airborne forces they prepared the way for the advancing Allied armies during operation Market-Garden. Their heroic battle took the heavy yoke of occupation away from this part of the Netherlands. In gratitude this monument was erected.
Those who gave their lives for our freedom will always be remembered."

"Lt. Col. Francis Sampson, Chaplain, 101st US Airborne Division, parachuted here on September 17, 1944. Landing in the air on top of another parachutist, the two fell into the castle moat. Together they climbed out, but Father Sampson first had to dive again to recover his equipment. To remember this remarkable event this plaque was placed here in September the 17th, 1944. - Deceased 28th of January 1996."

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Source

• Text: STIWOT
• Photos: Fedor de Vries (1, 3, 4, 5), Jeroen Koppes (2)

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